Golf R Observations and Questions

[LunchboxVRS]

STI's better on what level? Higher cost, lower spec, less refined. Really a big stretch to believe that comment.

How are they less refined? i can point out half a dozon faults with finish and fit just at a glance sitting in my MY12.5 Polo gti. and the same with my mates golf R. My 08 liberty GT spec b had no gaps in trim and still looked brand new when i trade it in after 4.5 years. my mates R has 50k on the clock and it squeks and rattles over the slightest bumps. i floged my GT all day everday and not one noise developed.

higher cost? The STI is only fractionaly more if you go for the stock models. the spec R has lighter wheels and supesion mods hence the extra price.

lower spec? The sti has a centre controlled diff. its All wheel drive system is in my opion after driving both well ahead of the R. and it has brembos ($6000 extra by itself) and has 33kw extra. bi-xenons are standard. alcantara/leather seats. and the list goes on if you compare there specs.

[SilvrFoxX]

Trust a Silvertfox to make inflammatory statements, hijack a thread and troll for lols...

[Candyman]

Trust a Silvertfox to make inflammatory statements, hijack a thread and troll for lols...

Hey, when you are right about something it's OK to be off topic

[SilvrFoxX]

Thank you

[nickows]

lol, didn't take long for the thread to get off track

Some comments that the R will continue into 2013

This just in, Golf R production to continue indefinitely and into MY13, details inside!

Thanks for the link. Reading through it this info seems to be for the North American market, and they are primarily talking about MY13, not 2013 build. However the mention of "no planned end of production for the R" sounds promising. Here's hoping Oz will continue to get the MK6 R into 2013. If I can get a definite ''yes'' from a dealer i'll be putting down a deposit.

[kryten2001]

I've heard conflicting reports. My dealer tells me that the last run of Mk6's is being built right now, with production to end in September/October. These will primarily (apparently) be Golf R's....

Then I read that they will be available in the US until further notice, but that stock will be limited...

I'd suggest if you want one, order one. The only way you'll be sure is to commit - you'll only get official news after there's no more available.

[Whistler]

Hey, when you are right about something it's OK to be off topic

Ha ha! Off topic indeed. But when you sit in the beautiful cockpit of the R you feel like you've arrived. Sit in the cockpit of an sti and you feel like you've arrived - in 1987. Horrible (IMO)

[Candyman]

OK, did a few Google searches plus searched this forum, all without much luck.

What are the advantages and disadvantages (if any) of replacing the stock paper air filter with an aftermarket one like the BMC in a slightly modified stock intake ?

My considerations are to keep intake noise at stock levels (don't hate, I just think excessive intake noise is bogan)

I assume the dealer won't be impressed at next service ?

[Lucas_R]

^ probably not much - if anything. I have a replacement K&N panel filter in our Mazda and it made no noticeable difference to noise / power etc, although i may (placebo?) have picked up a bit better response from the engine. The only real advantage is that these filters can be cleaned and re-used, and will save you a few $ in the long run.

[shakespeare]

Thanks for the link. Reading through it this info seems to be for the North American market, and they are primarily talking about MY13, not 2013 build. However the mention of "no planned end of production for the R" sounds promising. Here's hoping Oz will continue to get the MK6 R into 2013. If I can get a definite ''yes'' from a dealer i'll be putting down a deposit.

Hi Nick, welcome to VW world You still got your 6?

Only advice I can give you is I am very happy with my R after almost 2 years and don't regret the move from the MPS. Though if a MK VII R is not too far away then maybe this would be tempting enough to wait?? Dilemnas, all the best mate.

Chris